Education Week: Diversity

Opponents of Wake County Plan for Economic Diversity Sweep Board

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

A coalition of Wake County, N.C., school board candidates opposed to the district's economic-diversity policy has completed a sweep of seats in this year's elections.

NAEP Plan for Students With Disabilities Criticized

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

At issue is how students with disabilities and English-language learners take part in the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

U.S. and Indian Cultures Clash in Schools, Communities

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

ACLU Suit Alleges Fla. Neglecting Schools

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Indian Education

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

At least five Northwest states have academic curricula and standards that address Native American culture and history, according to a study.

Student Debates

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

African-American students who took part in debate leagues had higher grade point averages, were more likely to graduate from high school, and were more college-ready in English and reading, a study as found.

Long-Term ELLS

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Among students in Los Angeles classified as English-language learners, 29 percent are not reclassified as fluent in English by the 8th grade, according to a study.

Controversy Still Swirls Around Safe-Schools Chief

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

Opponents and backers of Kevin Jennings tussle over the Education Department official’s goals for the key office.

Four Cities Cited for Successful ELL Policies

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

Central-office support, access to the full curriculum, and teacher training help urban districts educate English-learners, a report finds.

Latino Children

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

Latina children lag behind their non-Latina middle-class counterparts in developing cognitive skills from the ages of 9 months to 2 years, according to a study released by the University of California, Berkeley.

Duncan: Preschool Key to Solving Education Crisis

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

State Dept.: Exchange Programs Need Closer Watch

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

Education Week's Getting Girls Engaged in Digital-Game Design

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

Oral-Language Skills for English-Learners Focus of Researchers

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

Scholars say students need chances to speak in class and to find a "personal voice" in the new language.

Wake County, N.C., Voters Back Change in Diversity-Assignment Plan

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

Three newly elected Wake County, N.C. officials have intentions to change the county's diversity policy. The current model mixes students based on socioeconomics.